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Key Takeaways Myopia rates have nearly doubled in the last 30 years, and children are being diagnosed younger and with stronger prescriptions. Too much close-up work and too little outdoor time are major contributing factors. Simple daily habits can help support healthier eye development. Early eye exams and myopia management can help slow progression during…

Key Takeaways High myopia is generally defined as a prescription of -6.00 diopters or more.Children with myopia often don't report vision changes because blurriness feels normal to them.High myopia raises the risk of serious eye conditions beyond needing stronger glasses.Myopia management options can help slow progression, not just correct current vision.Regular eye exams every 6…

Key Takeaways Myopia happens when the eye grows too long, making faraway objects look blurry. Myopia control slows how fast a child's prescription changes. It doesn’t reverse the condition. Treatment options include specialty contact lenses, myopia control glasses, and low-dose atropine drops. Most treatments are suited for children ages 6 to 16. Daily outdoor time…

Your child comes home from school, finishes dinner, and reaches for a tablet. It feels like a normal evening. But those hours of near-focus screen time add up, and for growing eyes, that daily habit can matter more than most parents realize. While screen time doesn't directly cause myopia, heavy device use is closely linked…

Small changes can often be the first signs of myopia, or nearsightedness, a common vision condition where faraway objects appear blurry. You may notice your child squinting to see the television or moving closer to the whiteboard at school. For many families, these changes seem to happen overnight, but you can find clarity with an…